Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Nottingham

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The company:

Our client is a leading UK provider of automated materials handling and logistics solutions, designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke equipment for some of the UK's largest businesses.

The business designs and manufactures a variety of automated systems, including conveyor systems, robotics, crane systems and other bespoke materials handling equipment.

They currently employ over 200 employees across multiple sitesand have grown significantly in recent years, increasing turnover from around £12m in 10 years ago to approximately £70m today, with further growth expected to hit £100m this year

The Opportunity:

The Project Engineer will support the delivery of automated materials handling and logistics solutions, taking projects from initial concept and system definition through to design coordination and on-site installation. Working closely with customers, internal design teams and third-party suppliers, you will play a key role in ensuring solutions are technically sound, practical and delivered successfully. Projects typically range from £500k–£2m, with larger projects reaching £7–8m and durations from 8 weeks up to 2 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop initial system layouts, undertake design risk assessments and produce equipment/parts lists.
• Specify third-party equipment and understand existing customer machinery and infrastructure.
• Liaise closely with the design team, reviewing and understanding their work to ensure solutions meet project requirements.
• Undertake site surveys, either personally or by coordinating external contractors.
• Attend customer meetings, design reviews and project progress meetings.
• Oversee installation activities on site, supporting contractors and resolving technical issues.
• Manage typically 1–2 projects concurrently, with the potential to oversee up to 4 smaller, lighter-touch projects.

What we're looking for:

• A positive, 'hit the ground running' attitude, with the confidence and enthusiasm to take ownership of projects and get up to speed quickly, even when faced with unfamiliar challenges.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and manage their own workload, while recognising when to seek support and guidance.
• A confident, personable and charismatic individual who can build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Confident using AutoCAD to produce and develop their own layouts and technical drawings.
• A meticulous approach to layout design, with the ability to produce accurate, well-considered drawings. Ideally, candidates will have a couple of years' experience in a similar role.
• An understanding of automated systems, ideally with experience working on automation-related projects.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to work on high-value automation and logistics projects
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced design, engineering and project teams
• Opportunity to play a key role in a rapidly growing business with a strong order book

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation